Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 5:14PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 514 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Brandon, moving southwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Plant City, Temple Terrace, Brandon, Fish Hawk, East Lake-Orient
Park, Riverview, Valrico, Seffner, Florida State Fairgrounds, Mango,
Thonotosassa, Dover, Plant City Airport, Tampa Executive Airport,
Lithia Springs State Park, Bloomingdale, and Boyette.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Coastal Hillsborough; Inland Hillsborough
Forcast Office:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov